Iran has sent a powerful message as tensions with the U.S. escalate over the Strait of Hormuz. A video showing armed women training with rifles has gone viral, signaling a nation prepared for total defence. The clip emerged just after Donald Trump floated plans to seize Iran’s oil and reopen Hormuz, intensifying rhetoric. With U.S. troop deployments rising but still far below invasion levels, analysts warn any ground operation could prove extremely costly. From mass mobilisation to symbolic displays, Tehran is projecting readiness for a prolonged and difficult conflict.